$ 779,000.00
19 Cook St Darlington WA 6070
$779,000
Capturing the essence of 1970s design, this eye-catching family home showcases iconic features synonymous with the era – think exposed brick and beams, a raked ceiling and a floorplan revolving around a central atrium. The interior exudes warmth with its timeless timber built-ins and panels, complemented by the organic tones and texture of slate floors. This extraordinary home is now offered for sale for the first time in over five decades, presenting a unique opportunity to infuse new life and modernity.
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms
1970’s built home
Raked ceilings exp beams
Extensive built-in storage
Upstairs flexible living room
Ducted vacuum system
Powered work space + woodshed
Paved drive double carport
2340 sqm elevated block
Walk to Helena College
Step through the grand double doors into a formal foyer, where slate flooring sets the tone for authentic 70s style. To one side, a generously proportioned living area beckons, while on the other, a formal dining room and a well-appointed kitchen await.
The living room is an ode to relaxed sensibilities; it features a soaring raked ceiling adorned with exposed beams. Dual-aspect glazing fills the airy space with light and provides a view of the central atrium and the front garden. A slow-combustion fireplace and reverse-cycle air conditioning ensure year-round comfort, creating a harmonious blend of style and functionality.
The formal dining room, with windows looking onto the atrium, leads into the kitchen and breakfast nook overlooking the front garden and surrounding natural landscape. The kitchen has electric appliances and boasts a large built-in pantry and split system air conditioning.
A short flight of stairs leads from the living room to the main bedroom, a good-sized space looking onto the atrium with built-in storage and an ensuite with a shower, vanity and WC. The junior bedrooms, a study nook, and a family bathroom complete the bedroom zone layout. Both minor bedrooms have built-in storage and raked ceilings and benefit from a second slow-combustion fireplace. The flue of this second fireplace extends into the upstairs living area, a flexible area with multiple uses.
The spacious second-storey extension with north-facing windows, built-in cabinets, and a wet bar is an ideal family room, guest accommodation, or teens’ retreat. It is not impossible to see this space transformed into an indulgent parents’ retreat with enviable tree-top views.
Access to the under stairs wine cellar located on the exterior of the home, adds to the charm and a great use of space with built in wine bottle holders. The home is paved on all sides with a courtyard area to the southern side where you can settle in and enjoy the afternoon glow of the sun setting through the trees.
A small, powered workspace sits at the top of the block. A space where your ideas and hobbies can come to life. Such a versatile area or can purely be used for extra storage and gardening tools. A woodshed located to the side with a lean-to roof, designed to keep yourself and the wood dry through the winter months.
This move-in-ready property presents a canvas of possibilities with a coveted Darlington address, original features and a flexible floorplan, extending an invitation to reimagine the home’s potential. To those with a discerning eye, the intact seventies features offer a springboard to create a truly striking Hills home. Seize the moment to embark on a journey of renewal, establish a presence in this highly sought-after locale and embrace contemporary living in a fusion of iconic design and modernity.
